By: Courtney Thankfulness is important all year long and Thanksgiving is a great time to talk to kids about being thankful. It’s a whole day to celebrate what we are thankful for and this year we have some special little cards that kids can hand out around the holiday. These free Thanksgiving printables are an easy way for kids to… Read More
By Jordan of Jordan & Co It’s November and that means Thanksgiving books for kids. Ok, guys. I have a little secret: Thanksgiving books miiiiiight be my FAVORITE holiday genre (ok, ok…right after Christmas). I just looove all the rich illustrations and the sweet messages of family, story-telling, tradition, and gratitude. These are the kind of books that make you… Read More
By: Kristen Mider of Cooking with Friends It’s beginning to feel like fall here. The leaves are starting to drop from the trees, the mornings are growing crisper, and the summer fruits and vegetables have given way to fall favorites. Corn, tomatoes, and peaches are being replaced by things like kale, beets, and apples. My kids love apples. They consume… Read More
Thanksgiving week has arrived. If you haven’t done ordered groceries, it’s time to get those orders in. (And trust me, I am one of those people who still needs to shop for the big day!). The list for Thanksgiving Day seems to never end: the turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls, stuffing, and so much more. The list seems to… Read More
Today, I wanted to share a fun Thanksgiving craft to do with your kids: Thanksgiving Turkey Frame Craft. Thanksgiving Turkey Frame Supplies Needed: Plain Wooden Frame; Brown Paint and Paintbrushes Feathers Google Eyes Glue Gun Foam Triangle Sticker Directions: 1. Paint the frame brown. 2. Decorate to look like a turkey. Add feathers. Add google eyes, a little triangle beak,… Read More
Thankful. During November, as we get ready for Thanksgiving, it’s such a nice time of year to talk to your kids about what they are thankful for. We did “I am thankful….” pictures with Alex’s kindergarten craft group and it was so cute to see all of their responses and what they drew pictures of. After I worked on making… Read More
It’s been a few years since we did a Thanksgiving handprint craft. I forgot how cute those little rainbow fingers made into a turkey look! This craft came about because I had the round wood boards and wanted to make something to hang for Thanksgiving. I host a little craft club for Alex’s fellow kindergartners and was trying to… Read More
Gobble, gobble, it’s time to craft some turkeys! We’ve got 5 fun, easy turkey crafts for kids. With Thanksgiving just 2 weeks away, these are cute projects to do for fun or to bring along to the Thanksgiving table. 1. Edible Turkey Project (Click here for directions) 2. Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Supplies: toilet paper roll,… Read More
For more Thanksgiving inspiration, please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins! One week until Thanksgiving! Today, I wanted to share some super easy turkey crafts & activities. These Thanksgiving crafts can be completed with children as young as a toddler. We hope you enjoy our turkey crafts for kids! Starting with one of our favorites… 1. Turkey Frame (For directions,… Read More
For more Thanksgiving inspiration, please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins! I have to admit that with the Christmas holiday season starting earlier & earlier every year, Thanskgiving is going to be a forgotten holiday. I am determined to appreciate & celebrate Thanksgiving before we really jump into full on Christmas mode in our house. Two weeks until Thanksgiving &… Read More